Grades 7 - 9 / Loneliness
There is an epidemic of loneliness in our world that is affecting people young and old alike. The busier we get, the more we seem to lose the ability to interact on a personal level, resulting in many people who feel alone. This lesson invites students to be more aware of how they can befriend the lonely and what to do when they realize they need friends too.
There are many opportunities to help right in your neighborhood.
2.5 min video. Mike left his well-paid city job in London to set up a charity to combat loneliness in the elderly community.
4 min video from LifeTeen.
5 min video, Spoken word story about the world that goes by while we are looking down at our phones.
3.5 min funny music video about people stuck looking at their phones.
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